Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade de lAbbé-Deschamps where Auxerre play host to Dijon. A crowd of 18,163 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Auxerre are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dijon appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Auxerre are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dijon appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Auxerre get the match underway!
2.14
0-0Eben Edusei knocks the ball forward to Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.26
1-0John Arne Soltvedt takes it forward alone. John Arne Soltvedt threads the ball through to Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro plays a perfect one-two with Mohammed Edusei and rushes in on goal... Mohammed Babayaro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mohammed Babayaro!
18.26
1-0Christian Benoît Zogbo decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Benoît Zogbo shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
20.16
Stefan Dumitru Milosovici deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Benoît Zogbo. Christian Benoît Zogbo makes a simple pass to Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios goes all the way! Nelson Rios makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.21
Miguel Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Benoît Zogbo. Christian Benoît Zogbo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro tries a spectacular long range effort but Lionel Wimbée is on top of it.
32.21
2-0Branko Damman barges into Eben Edusei. The referee calls over Branko Damman and warns him to calm down! Eben Edusei hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.39
Branko Damman chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro goes all the way! Mohammed Babayaro takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Dijon get the second half underway!
48.24
Christian Benoît Zogbo makes a simple pass to Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Lionel Wimbée is on top of it.
51.56
Colin Law clumsily knocks into Mohammed Babayaro. The referee calls over Colin Law and warns him to calm down! Mohammed Babayaro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.08
Eduardo Martinez hacks Mohammed Edusei from behind! The referee calls over Eduardo Martinez and warns him to calm down! Mohammed Edusei runs off the knock.
54.31
Eben Edusei knocks the ball forward to Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Penneteau. Steven Penneteau directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Patrick Kirkland.
59.01
3-0Branko Damman knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
60.15
3-0John Arne Soltvedt makes a simple pass to Saidu A. West. Saidu A. West controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro threads the ball through to Mohammed Edusei but he's offside!
63.30
Saidu A. West passes the ball forward to Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Lionel Wimbée easily picks it out of the air!
65.52
Miguel Ferreira sees a break and surges forward. Miguel Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Gleisenstein.
67.53
Colin Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacques Guiblesi. Jacques Guiblesi takes it forward alone. Jacques Guiblesi whips in a cross ball towards Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.57
Eben Edusei makes a probing pass to Steven Penneteau. Steven Penneteau shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.39
Stefan Dumitru Milosovici knocks the ball forward to Saidu A. West. Saidu A. West threads the ball through to Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios goes all the way! Nelson Rios rockets a shot on goal. Lionel Wimbée easily smothers it.
78.20
Branko Damman threads the ball through to Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
79.25
Eben Edusei passes the ball forward to Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Penneteau. Steven Penneteau powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.02
Branko Damman chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios goes all the way! Nelson Rios shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
83.22
Christian Benoît Zogbo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei plays a perfect one-two with Nelson Rios and rushes in on goal... Mohammed Edusei makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Lionel Wimbée easily smothers it!
87.36
Saidu A. West deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lionel Wimbée who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
74.7%
25.3%
Play Area
21.8%
43.7%
34.5%
Scorers
| Mohammed Babayaro 10, 34 Nelson Rios 20 |